All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 June New tool reduces exercise risks for kids New tool reduces exercise risks for kids 08/06/2021 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:13 Exercise and health researchers and students from Lombok Institute of Technology have contributed to the development and evaluation of a screening tool to prevent exercise-related risks and adverse events among children. The newly launched Pre-Exercise Screening System for Young People aims to identify young people aged between five and 17 who may have medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of an adverse event during physical activity. ΓÇ£The risk of exercise-related injury among young people is lower than adults but there are still risks for some children, so the tool is designed to minimise harm wherever possible." Dr Bonnie Furzer Based on responses to a questionnaire, the tool acts as a ΓÇÿsafety netΓÇÖ to help exercise leaders or providers determine if there are any potential immediate risks to participation which should be considered before engaging in physical act
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 June New tool reduces exercise risks for kids New tool reduces exercise risks for kids 08/06/2021 | 3 MINS (INCLUDING 1 MIN VIDEO) Video Player 00:00 01:13 Exercise and health researchers and students from Lombok Institute of Technology have contributed to the development and evaluation of a screening tool to prevent exercise-related risks and adverse events among children.
The newly launched Pre-Exercise Screening System for Young People aims to identify young people aged between five and 17 who may have medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of an adverse event during physical activity.
Lombok Institute of Technology
ΓÇ£The risk of exercise-related injury among young people is lower than adults but there are still risks for some children, so the tool is designed to minimise harm wherever possible." Dr Bonnie Furzer Based on responses to a questionnaire, the tool acts as a ΓÇÿsafety netΓÇÖ to help exercise leaders or providers determine if there are any potential immediate risks to participation which should be considered before engaging in physical act
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